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    Pollo Cris Cris

    3.6 (96 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Torta Super Cris Cris
    Adrian N.

    My friend sent me an Instagram video of a gentleman running down pulaski with a torta. He passed a neighborhood icon, the Indian on pulaski and 63rd. That was convincing enough for me to want to get some lunch. Funny enough, the gentleman in the video is who took my order, and I want to commend him for his upbeat and welcoming attitude. I ended up ordering the Torta Super Cris Cris as I was feeling extra gluttonous and wow was it delicious. It's a Torta de Milanesa but it comes with the works, they even add a weenie lol. The salsa which I think was a style of chile de arbol was the cherry on top, it was smoky and spicy, wish I had more for the monstrosity of a torta they gave me. I'm not a big fry guy but they were very good as well. Def going to have to give this another try soon.

    1/Platillo de 1 2 Pollo
    John W.

    Read the reviews, so decided to give this restaurant a try as I was driving through. . Ordered the 1/2 chicken meal and a large Jamaica. Total cost $23. Come with seasoned fries, rice refried beans, Spanish rice, tortillas. Very tender and flavorful. Very friendly and helpful staff as there is a lot to decide from the menu. From the outside it looks small but this place can probably seat 100. Didn't try anything g else on the menu, but if it is as good as the chicken on the grill I am sure you will be very happy. This place is well worth coming back to.

    Leslie N.

    They have a insect problem which needs to get addressed very soon as it is disgusting to come across. Health inspectors needed ASAP

    Thomas G.

    After a failed ordering experience with one of our previous Mexican restaurants, I sought out the nearest restaurant from our office via Yelp, which just happened to be El Pollo Cris Cris. And with me being in the process of chasing that Yelp - Mexi-Can badge, I was excited to add this restaurant to my contribution list. Once I entered, El Pollo Cris Cris gave me the impression of it being a breakfast diner due to its inner restaurant set up and interior. Other than its set up an interior, I took interest in its claw vending machines and aluminum rooster at the door prior to entering. Parking at El Pollo Cris Cris is very limited which leads me to believe that it rarely gets crowded inside. I would imagine that its visitors are allowed to use the parking lot across the street, as well as its neighborhood and street parking if the restaurant ever did fill up. I also take into consideration that West Lawn, which is a dominantly Hispanic neighborhood has a ton of Mexican restaurants to choose from, so El Pollo Cris Cris maybe more of a hot takeout spot versus dining in. The menu consisted of pretty much Mexican food, Hot wings and a variation of Fast food items (burgers, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, fish sandwich, etc.). At first, I was slightly disappointed that they did not have Gyros, which was pictured on their menu, leaving me to make another choice. Our order consisted of 3 Taco Asada's, a Burrito Chorizo, and I chose the Nachos Con Carne, which did not disappoint, plus it was very filling! The portion was so big that I could not finish it all in one sitting, resulting in it becoming next days lunch, and possibly dinner. With our orders being takeout, they were mashed inside of to-go boxes which is my reason for not sharing a picture of our orders because orders just do not look the same in a to-go box versus on a plate. El Pollo Cris Cris has already been identified as one of our new ordering spots for lunch. Plus, I am quite positive that I will return for an Individual visit as well because its Quesadilla Gigante looked really tasty, and I would love to try it. With all mentioned, I most definitely recommend, El Pollo Cris Cris. Enjoy! Thomas G

    Not a whole chicken!
    Rivas H.

    Ever since they changed owner, this place has not been the same. I ordered a whole chicken and received one leg, few wings and a breast. I have four little mouths to feed at home and it was not enough for them. It was Not worth the 27.00 they charged me. They did offer to exchange it but during our health crisis who is trying to go back out and get exposed? I would recommend you to find another place to eat or make sure to look at your order before you leave. Just keeping it real! Don't get jipped!

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    Horrible service , got none of our orders right , and we waited an hour and a half to 2 hours for our food.

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    Horrible service. They kept passing food around asking who ordered what. I ordered camarones a la diabla and I had to peel my own shrimp.

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    Very good chicken the flavor is outstanding I have been here lots of times. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone.

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    The chicken the beans the rice all of it was fresh and tasty. When you are super hungry and are tired of fast food this is the place to go!

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    Thanks to Yelp El Xangarrito has been on my list for sometime, and I was not disappointed. It is a…read morevery small family-owned Mexican restaurant but the seating does not make you feel cramped. We did make reservations/wait list and was seated immediately. We started off with chips and salsa, and the salsa was a bit too spicy for me, but everyone else enjoyed it. We started with the Chicken Poblano - a savory dish with creamy poblano sauce mixed with chicken and sliced poblano peppers topped with corn. We all enjoyed it. Most of the reviews recommended the enchiladas and we ordered a variety of them. The Enchiladas Poblanos stuffed with chicken and cheese. The poblano sauce was rich and smoky. We also had the Enchiladas Morita. They were filled with shrimp and cheese. It was so flavorful and the morita chile added so much flavor. Each dish was served with a side jicama salad. Their special was a shrimp pasta with lobster. It came with full lobster tail. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. It is also BYOB, which is a nice option. Service was excellent, friendly offered recommendations. This is probably one of my favorite Mexican restaurants and highly recommend.

    Xangaritto continues to be a beacon of delicious food and friendly hospitality. They switched…read moreowners about a year ago and the beginning was a little rocky but today was an amazing experience. I love coming here for the tampiquena and the enchiladas. The tamipquena is marinated in something delicious, pretty sure it includes adobo chiles, making the tamipquena flavorful and tender. The enchiladas have some of the best sauces. We especially love then poblano sauce on the chicken enchiladas. The enchiladas have some tender chicken and the sauce is slightly spicy and creamy. Everyone is super friendly, the waiting staff and chef take pride in their work and it shows. I continue to strongly recommend this place for a delicious dinner out. This is not your typical Mexican restaurant. It s a cozy elevated escape.

    5 Rabanitos - Chilaquiles verdes

    5 Rabanitos

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    Pilsen

    We're from LA, and this is our daughter's favorite Mexican restaurant near the loop after her four…read moreyears at SAIC. She was very excited for us to try it out. We arrived around 7:30 on a Friday night and the place was packed. We only had to wait 10-15 minutes, which passed quickly with the live Mariachi music. The food came out pretty quickly considering how busy it was. We got: - Margaritas -- piña mezcal, passion fruit and pepino. They were good but a little small for the price. - Pozole Pipian -- It has a verde base that's very light. Something that makes it unique is chicharrones on top. My daughter prefers pork over the chicken. - Carnitas Huarache -- good flavors but probably my least favorite of the meal. - Asada Torta -- this was my favorite dish of the night. The bread was really light and the meat wasn't tough at all. For dessert we got the churritos and Mexican bread pudding. Both were good but nothing special. All in all a great meal.

    Got delivery and it was a mixed bag…read more Tacos - 4.5/5. Al pastor, pibil and and chicken tinga all great. Flavorful and juicy. Would be incredible live. Empanadas Camaron - 3.5/5. Unusual with shrimp. Crispy shell. Better without the spicy sauce. Enchiladas mole rojo - 3/5. Decent mole sauce and flavors, but not distinctive. Veg pozole - 2/5. Overly spicy. Solid roasted veggies. But lacked flavor. Pescado à la Talla - 1.5/5. Way overcooked fish. Sauces were either bland or just spice. FYI gluten free by default due to the use of corn

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    Bucktown

    Came here on Valentine's Day with a reservation, there were three of us, one kid. It was full of…read morefamilies, some couples. The had a tasting menu but we opted out of it. They give you a complimentary spicy trail mix. We started with the guacamole, it was okay. Then I got a traditional margarita, my partner got a pina colada with strawberries, and my kid got a pink lemonade (Marz Brewing made). The margarita was good, not strong but not too watery. For dinner I got the chicken fajitas, the waiter asked if I wanted just chicken which I though was odd because I ordered the chicken fajitas and I wasn't sure what he meant or if he meant no veggies, it came with veggies luckily. It also came with tortilla, corn, and a side of refried black beans with cojita, and rice. It was all okay. My partner got the lamb mole, it was sweet and savory, not spicy. And it came with tortillas. They have a lot of mole options, so if you're into that definitely come here to try! Overall it was just okay.

    Chef Geno Bahena is back in business, and his world famous moles are as complex and satisfying as…read moreever. I had the rack of lamb in mole negro, and it was delicious. Get it medium rare. Kelly had steak fajitas and deemed them amazing. The sopa Azteca is spicy and loaded with complex flavors. Huge portion, too, enough to share or take home. For dessert, the chocolate mole tart and the strawberry ice cream are superb. Palomas and margaritas are good, and the wine list is all very affordable. Get the Rioja or the Cotes du Rhone.

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    Delicious food, friendly waiter, militant hostess…read more We came to dinner before a standup performance downtown (Mateo Lane was hilarious, by the way). I arrived at the restaurant on time (4:30) and checked in with the hostess, who said I could only be seated when the entire group of three arrived. This seemed weird given the restaurant was pretty empty at this time, and ordinarily I'd order a drink while waiting at the table. Regardless, I went to Starbucks instead because I knew the other two were a few minutes behind. When I got back to the restaurant, my friend said the hostess told him we absolutely had to leave within 1.5 hours because we were late... which seemed odd because he may have checked in 15 minutes after our reservation, to an empty restaurant, that already refused to seat me on time. Regardless, the food was delicious. I had the Pollo in ChiChilo-- the mole was delicious, and I loved the chicken and sweet potato. I ordered the mole on the side, which seemed like a nice balance. Since the hostess wouldn't previously seat me, I had a lovely iced matcha latte with oat milk and half a pump of vanilla from Starbucks, which was a nice pairing. The waiter did ask if I wanted a shot of something with it, which seemed odd. Ambiance was cute, probably due for a renovation but seemed appropriate for most dining out occasions- dates, families, a day out in town. Note: the restaurant charges an automatic 20% gratuity which may explain the service. Keep this in mind to avoid tipping more than you intend. Overall, I would definitely come back, and the food and wait staff made up for the abrasive welcome.

    Food - pork tacos - excellent execution of tender pork belly. Every piece was so succulent and…read morefull of crisy pork goodness. Warm, homemade tortillas added to the perfect bite on top of flavor town green tomatillo salsa. The black beans was a good balance the rich pork flavors. Also, if the standard salsa was room tamed for.your liking; they have a good habanero salsa for the asking. Maybe too much foe most. Dessert- ice cream with fudge.. Great tasting of vanilla and chocolate, but wasnt quite over the top. The ice cream was nice and thick, but was a bit gritty for ice cream at an upscale place. Partly why I couldnt give it a perfect score. Service - attentive and intuitive. The waiter seems to know what we like and need without asking too much. Spicy pineapple Cocktail- good, strong, but not great. Couldn't really taste any pineapple. Cleanliness- clean and organized. Cost - affordable for special occasion. Restroom - fancy and clean. Ambiance - warm and relaxing, but a bit cheap with the vinyl or cheap wood veneer tables.

    Pollo Cris Cris - mexican - Updated May 2026

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